Good neighbors

[edski]

Neighbors taking care of neighbors...as it should be.
We all get fed so much tragedy by the news media that we become hardened to others suffering and needs.
If they can't find a fire or a train wreck locally they go across state, across country or to the other side of the world. They've created so much strife, that we can't deal with, we shut down and deal with none of it.

Brian, good for you and your community that you haven't lost sight of what's important.

 

[hobbyfarm]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Neighbors taking care of neighbors...as it should be.
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E x a c t l y !
Does anyone recall after the Oklahoma bombing or the 9-11 events how kind and compassionate people were. This is how the world should behave towards each other. It's sad that it takes a tragedy to get people moving and pitching in to help.

 

[PSDStu]

What a wonderful thing to do!

God Bless You!

 

[gmsssi]

I can't live to far away, let me know what I can do. I got computer stuff too if you have the need. Be willing to volunteer my help also.

 

[ByronBob]

Is there a trust fund set up or something to donate cash to the kids? 10 bucks isn't a lot but I could do something like that.

 

[cmhyland]

Isn't it funny how often we get hitup for money to help people far away...
I think helping people in your own community is what
MAKES it a community.

I stopped giving to all the far away stuff long ago...

Locals like the scouts, vol fire dept, etc get my money...
I never have to worry about high flying ceo's of these orgs...

Regards,
Chris

 

[bczoom]

Here is the information on the trust fund as well as an address for other donations.

If I may propose something. For those that are donating items for the new house (as opposed to things they could use now), don't send to the Carla Zimmerman address. My reasoning is that is the address where the entire displaced family is staying and space there is VERY tight.

My wife is checking with the general contractor to see if he as an address when items can be sent.


Chris

Re.<font color="blue">( Isn't it funny how often we get hitup for money to help people far away... )</font>, I'm not sure I understand if this is a general statement or directed to this particular initiative. In either case, it's obviously your prerogative but I did not solicit donations.

Brian

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Brian, the surround sound system I promised will be packed up today and shipped out either this afternoon or Monday.

Do you think the kids would like some candy? I can ship a case of that up there too. It won't help with much and may add to the dentist bills, but I'm sure they might like it if you think it would be a reasonable thing to send.

 

[bczoom]

Thank you very much Bob!!!!!

I've never met a kid that didn't like candy so I'm sure they would enjoy it if you sent some. We'll take care of the dentist bills /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Brian

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Brian,

If I was you, I would contact one of the local newspapers, but don't just call the paper, figure out who the most influential "local" or "community" reporter is for your area. Contact that reporter directly. Invite him/her to some of your meetings, suggest that the paper may want to run a "series" of once a week progress reports, with photos of what is going on. The newspaper can be a great source for keeping this in the eye of the public to help keep the energy level up, as well as keeping donations coming in for the family trust. They can run it as a local "EXTREME HOME MAKOVER" type of articles with local people involved in the entire process.

You might also want to work with the various local churches, many of them have tradesmen who volunteer time and they may want to get involved.


JMHO . . . and since you are taking care of the dentist bills, candy will be on its way too.



BTW, I must be reading Chris's post differently than others, but I didn't see him as knocking this effort in any way. In fact I agree with him about all the solicitations that come in, and how so many LARGE charities are actually giving a small % of the donations to the people who actually need it. I think Chris was making a "general statement" about the big charities and was actually citing evidence that your efforts are positive. I too support local charities and ignore many of the large ones. In this case, I consider all the TBN members to be local, even if they are in a different state . . . that is why I am willing to chip in for this effort, but that is just me.